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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

bending and reeling in fantastic move
ments, as if wrestling with its own sha-
dow. projected in grotesque, unearthly
proportions upon the wall. Clemente
threw his arm about the others waist,
and strove to restrain and TO drag him
aside A passive and inert but power
/ full resistance was the result By this
time the Others had gathered around
and one of them threw the lantern rays
/ full on Pope Murhua's face. Then
/ cry Of fear and horror went up from all
thrOats. so CHASTITY was that pallid
countenance. set in the rigid dimes of
mortal agony and despair.
"Will YOU not help TO free himP"
| Come, ;, what holds him, so | can lay
cried Clsnente. "Areyou all paralized?
him down! think he is grasping some
thing OF the wall.
But none of the panic-stricken crew
would move and Clemente himself. still
supporting the other, sought to reach
along the rigid arms, to detaeh them
from their hold Both arms hung free;
one stiiTened hand still held the heavy
hammer. Then, with a sudden light
breaking on his mind. the faithful Gle
mente caught ut the folds of the ample
Spanish cape, Tapping and waving airily
in the wind. and tried to tear them
away from the form of his friend. The
resistance which he encountered con
tirmed his belief, that had taken shape
tardily, thanks to the dim and uneven
light
With few words OF explanation
which deprived the incident Gifts super
natural aspect, he rallied his stifiend
companions, prompt enough to act
where only material forces were con
cerned. The nature of the occurrence
was plain. Blown by the titful wind,
the folds Of Pepe's cloak had beenpierc-
ell w the heavy spike, whose broad,
flat head. had eflectually held the strong
cloth. and pinned the young man to the
wall
Alone there in the night with
such awsome circumstances of time and
place. the conditions had unbalanced
his judgement when he had seemed to
find himself in the grasp of something,
unseen, unknown. Nor had TIE poe
lad succombed to fear alone. The
family physician of the Murhuas had
long ago diagnosed a weakness of the
heart, brought on or aggravated by
Pepe's prowess in field sports. and any
excessive of mental or spiritual emotion
must have resulted fatally. The know
ledge of his condition had been kept
from Pope, with a view TO averting the
fate that enlightenment might have
spared him.
He was buried near the spot where
death had met him, but his name is not
forgotten. The graceful fashion of the
Spanish cloak is coming into favor again
in Mexico. but never can be found
youth of San Felipe who will don the
garment that is known As 1.-The shroud
of Pope Murhua. ~. II. adds ia San
francisco Ar00H0Hf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

would have thought no more of the sale
if the fellow had not come round the
next day and berated me for selling him
quinine for arsenic. l learned later
that the German. who had become de-
spondent over some money matters.
bought the arsenic with the intention of
committing suicide. He took the
quinine to his lodgings, put on his
grave clothes, shaved himself with a
duh razor. and then lay down upon the
bed with a teaspoonful of the alkaloid
in his stomach. When he woke up the
next morning and found himself alive
he came to the store and relieved him.
self Of his bile Three weeks later he
got a good job in downtown clothing
house, and IS now earning a good
salary. He comes around once a month
TO tell me that some of the mistakes
druggists make are not so bad, after
all. -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
son soar ofthe Parser.

A young assistant minister of Fifth
Avenue church has madehis way rapid
ly into great social favor. He did it by
making the influential ladies Of his con-
gregation believe that they were re-
sponsible for the best points in his ser
mons. In making a PASTORAL call and
when the conversation turned on relig-
GUS topics. he would pick out some Ut
terance of his hostess, declare it adj
mirable and promise to use it on the en-
suing Sunday On that occasion she
would proudly hear him introduce an
embellished form Of the conceit with
such an introduction as Zone OF the
brightest minds know" or From a
beautiful source comes the idea,
Could she thereafter fail 70 pet him?
He is the lion of hundred parlors.--
NeC YORK. Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
we woaldr't spoil tAs Dinner.

An old war veteran, who had been
through half dozen campaigns and
was not very particular about what he
ute. was invited to a swell dinnerparty.
lie sat almost directly opposite the host
ess, and was painfully conscious that
every move he made could be observed
By her. Suddenly in the height Of the
festivities. the veteran came across a
caterpillar in his salad A furtive
glance at the hostess disclosed the fact
that she too had discovered the embar-
RAISING circumstance. 1t was critical
movement. but the old soldier was equal
to the occasion. Without moving q
muscle he gathered up the caterpillar
with forkful Of salad and swallowed
both. The look of gratitude which he
received from his hostess a few minute:
later warmed the very cookies OF hi:
heart. In due time the story leaked
ont. and when somebody asked him how
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
The Picture Killed Her,

There is a famous modern picture at
Moscow of John the Terrible, after he
has murdered his son in fit of rage,
and suddenly discovers the crime be
has committed The expression Of bis
eyes is that of mailman, with a curl
Gus CLEAN of horror and consciousness
striking him. after his son has sunk at
his feet with the blood streaming from
his wounded temple. 1t IS intensely
realistic. and report asserts that on one
occasion lady was so much affected
by the sight off that she fell dead on the
spot. According to this tale, the pie
ture was subsequently removed TO an
inner room and adde's not admitted in
the absence Of a medical attendant
We inspeced the picture in the inner
room and without the cumberanee Of
the doctor. NiaeteeRh Century.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

If Moses Taylor was peeulier about
writig his name it may be surmised
that he had his own methods of sp, .ln2
the words of the English language
His system was simply fonehc. Apro-
pos OF this idiosyncrasy. the same
gentleman told another anecote which
have never seen in print, although ii
has familiar sound. MIR. TAYLOR. in
the earlier DAYS Of his business career.
was careful 10 close the safe every eve
ming and take the KEY up home with
him. One morning he was too sick to
come downtown. He sent for the
bookkeeper, gave him the key. and told
him the safe had been locked on the com
bination Asia" The bookkeeper went
TO the Office and tried toIopen the safe.
freused To bulge. In vain were the
turns made over and over again on the
letters of the Oriental Continent.
The bookkeeper began 10 fancy that
he had misunderstood the talismanic
word given hin by the sick man. sud
denly it flashed on him that perhaps
Mr.. TaylOr's conception of its ortho-
graphy was not as orthodox rs that
laid down in the gasetleer. Accounting
~ he FASTENED uptown again and in
quired if he had understood the word
Certainly, Ashley, Of course.''
The bookkeeper saw that he had to
practice little diplomacy now to get
at his employers combination If let
tiers.
But Mr.. Taylor, there are several
ways Of spelling Asia. How do yon
spell it?''
why, A-S-H-E. to pc sure. And if
A-S-H-E don't spell Ashley. what in
thunder does it spell?"
The bookkeeper politely conceded
with him, retired and rushed down to
the office, where business had been sus-
pended during his absence. 4 few
turns Of the wrist soon opened the oh
stinate door, and the great house Of
Moses Taylor Il Co. once more resumed
the lively tenor Of its way Broollgn
Eagle
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
FANCY's CHANCES.

Come. brothers, let us cling a dirge
A dirge for myriad chances detd;
In grief your mournful accents merge
Sing, sing the girls We might have wed.
Sweet ips were those We never pressed
In love that never lost the dew
In sunlight OF a love confessed;
hind were the girls We never knew.
Sing low, sing low. while in the glow
OF faney's hour those forms We trace,
lowering around the years that go
Those years our lives can meier replace
Sweet lips are those that never turn
cruel word dear eyes that lead
The heart on in a 5lithe concern;
White hand OF her we did not wed.
Fair hair or dark, that falls along
A form that never shrinks with time
Bright image OF realm OF song
Standing beside onr years Of prime.
When you shall go, then may we know
The heart is dead, the man Il old;
Lie can no other charm bestow
When girls we might have loved turn cold
--Rose Hawthorne Lathrop.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
Lucky MISTAKE.

Chicago Herald: Talking about
druggists mistakes, said a druggist.
"In tell you funny mistake l made
about three years ago. A young Ger
man came into the store one morning
aud said he wanted fifty cents worth Of
arsenic to feed to some rats. sold him
what supposed was the poison, and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

With repeated and powerful doses Of
quiniGe, chills and fever, in some OF its
various forms, springs into active existence
again, often without the slightest apparent
To extinguish the smoldering
embers of this obstinate and reconcile
malady, no less than TO subdue it when it
RACES fiercely in the system, Hostetter's
Bittsrs is ali sufficient. When
every resource of the pharmacOpUia has
been exhausted against it in vain, the Bit
tsrs conquer twill remove every liBger-
vestige of it. Nay, more, the Bittsrs
VIII protect those brought within the in
fuence of the atmospheric poison that be-
gets malarial disease, from its attacks.
Disorders of the stomach, liver and bowels,
are among the complaints to be appre-
hended from the use of miasma- tainted
water. These are both cured aud prevented
by the Bitters. rheumatism, constipation.
and renal complaints, yield to its action.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
LOVERS CATECHIsM;

Rosby, wOulds't thou have me
In q cotton dress
Wounds thou take me, koODys
Though my dover were less.
Pretty Nan, I'd have thee
Fetc gowns nothing cost!
Faiu III take thee, lassle,
ii thy dover were lost
Robby. wOulds't thou have me-
If my bushes pGled.
E0ulds't take ne, Robby,
Though my beauty failed
Bonnie Nan. I'd have thee
II thv bushes went,
Take thee, knowing. dearie,
Beauty Is but lent,
RObby. wOuIds't thou have mo
Should my hSir turn grays
Woulds't thou take me. RoDby,
Mine eyes bleared alwayi
Sweetest Nan. ID have thee
Should Thy locks turn white;
Lass. Ia willing take thee
shine eyes dim in night.
R0hby. wOulds'; thou have me
IL my step grew slow.
Coulds thou take ne, kObby.
LuUghless No, no, To-
d. my Nan. I'd have thee
WhatsGe'er betide.
Since / take thee only.
Nan. 10 be my bride
WILLIAM .CTUEES-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Awoman in the Northern part Of
Vermont is telling Of the way she fool
ed the inspecting DIR. Kay, Of Newport.
on one Of the reccrt Montreal trains.
She had determined not to be vaccina-
ted on the train, and 50 sewed button
undfr the sleeve Of the dress near where
the arm is usually scraped- The Inspector
came along and ordered her to bare her
arm. but It isn't necessary. sirs You
can feel the scab she said lie plant
Cd his land on the button, the woman
gave a scream Of pretended pain and
DR.. Kay moved along
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Yes, the old adags is right, but the if liver
is disordered and the blood becomes there
by corrupted, the bad ''blood will teIl'' in
diseases OF the skin and throat, in tuInors
and ulcers, and in tubercles in the lungs
(first stages of consumption even although
the subject be descended in a straight line
from Richard Ceur de Lion, or tie noblest
Roman of them all For setting the liver
IN order no other medicine in the world
equals DIR. Pieree's Golden Medical Dis
cOvery.n Try it, and your blood will tell''
the story of its wonderful efficacy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

he liked caterpillar salad, the reply
came like hot shot: DO you take me
for a man who would spoil dinner
party for little thing like cater
pillar?'-D Detroit Free Press
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Fits: All Fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No Fits after first
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and
s. 90 trial bottle free to Fit cases. Send to
DR.. Kline, 93l Arch St, Phila-, Pa
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Mr.. F. z. Hush, Adrian, n. Z,
says: ''My father was very lame with
rheumatism. Now after using St.
Jacobs Oil he is no lamer than / am.
He was cured" Price Fifty cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

st Bieber, Lassan County, Cal.
resides Mr.. Thomas p. Ford, who
writes: Il can truthfully say ] have
used st. Jacobs Oil in my family for
years, and find it a never falling
remedy for all painful complaints. "
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

The motto Of the Young lady of
fashion Never put off till Jo morrow what
your mother viii do to-day"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Prevent your hair from becoming pro-
uaturely gray by using Halls Hair Be
Iswer.
Bilious attacks are speedily relieved and
cured by taking Ayers Pills. Try them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Tannin, as experimental with by eminent
French physicians, proves to be an efficient
remedy for tuberculosis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

II afflicted with sore eyes, use D. Is1aG
Thcmpson's eys water Druggists sell Il
&c
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

An ounce of rock alum boiled in a pint of
I've water makes a good wash for brass
work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

An institution has been opened in Berlin
for the instruction OF deaf and dumb boys
in the art of printing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Perfection is attained in DR.. Sage's Ca
tarrh Remedy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

It is evident that Ruth was the belle OF
her day, as she captured all the BCaz in her
neighborhOOd.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
..rsInnd VII TelIn

Windmil,s are said 10 be an invention Of
the S3raeens who employed them IN the
crushing of wheat for -four
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Attention is directed to the notice in
another column OF a rare business chance
in St Paul. Ii Is a rare opportunity ana
would not be offered except Tor health con-
SideratiCn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

No Opium in Piso's Cure fer Consumption.
Cures where other remedies fail. PC.
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when Baby was sick. VS. gave her csstor1A
When she was Child, she cried for CastoriA
When she became Kiss, che cluns to CastoriA,
WAsa she hsd Children, abe gAvo them cAstorsA
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Seemingly Eratlicated

Hot suds water viii restore the original
lriIiiaEcV of tiuwara.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

OLIVE LoGAN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
NORTHERN NEW YORK.
One of Barnum's Men Beheaded on the
Rail Near Rouses Point.

On Sunday morning the remains of q
man, with his head entirely severed from
his body, was found on the Grand Trunk
railway track about half mile from
Rouses Point. 1t is supposed that he fell
from Baruum' cir Gus train, which passed
through there early that morning, as pa
pers found IN his pockets Identified him as
John Cassidy OF Lanslngburgh one of the
circus employees.
Rouses Point.
Mr.. j. A. Horn will start for Virginia,
H., in few DAYS, to accept a position in
tailoring establishment IN that plaCe......
Mrs bly, of Keesevlle is visiting her son,
f., II. Bly, OF this place. There was
"bean party" at the Windsor Saturday
evening. The Rouses Point band fur
nlshed the mnsic .... The remains of the
late Joseph Ainlaw, who died on the
Champlain canal, were brought to his late
home in this place saturday night for in
terment. ..... Mr.. Chandler Stearns died
at his home Friday evening, aged IS years.
The funeral will be held Monday.
ChampIain.
At the republican caucus held in Fire
mans hall Monday afternoon, the follow
ing named delegates were elected to at
tend the county convention Il. II. Dick
inson, Albert Cook, Charles Deal Rouses
Point, w. Turner Coopersville, Robert
Wyley. Alexander Cisseurs, who works
for DR.. j. G. Paiscant, was arrested this
morning for steal a 50 ceut plug of tobac-
CO from Angel & Spellmans store Satur-
day night, and was sentenced to 10 days
in Plattsburgh Jail, or fine of SO. DIR.
Paiscant paid his fine. Mr.. Augustus
| Stetson was on his way TO the funeral of a
relative Monday afternoon, when his
horse suddenly dropped dead in the road.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
PENNSYLvANIAD DEMOCRATS.
Cleveland's Administration Endorsed
The Ticket Nominated.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Aug. 31.-The demo
cratic convention reassembled at 4 o'clock,
5. h. Peale of Clinton, the permanent
chairman, made speech praising Cleve-
lands administration. The platform was
then read and adopted with much enthus-
iasm. The first resolution is That we
renew our allegiance to the principles
and declarations of the platform adopted
at Chicago in 1854, which Cleveland, the
nominee, heartily endorsed, declaring Il
have carefully considered the platform
adopted by the convention and cordially
approve the same ; so plain statement of
the democratic faith and the principles
upon which the party appeals to the suf-
frages of the people needs no supplement-
ary explanation" To these principles he
faithfully adhered in ali his public utter
ances.
We further affirm the platform adopt
ed by the State convention of 1856. In
view of the existing condition of the pub
lie treasury we demand with emphasis
that the large surplus in the treasury be
used to pay the public debt and the I'M
necessary increase beyond the needs of the
government be Immediately prevented by
wise and prudent reduction of internal
taxation and duties on imports in accord
ance with the foregoing declarations"
The other resolutions warmly endorse
Cleveland's administration, oppose the
importation of contract labor, paupers
and criminals, favor liberal pensions to
deserving Union soldiers and sailors, re-
fer to the action of the present admins
tration in adding to the pension rolls a
larger number than ever before placed
thereon within a corresponding period,
while at the same time protecting the
treasury from fundamental claims eX-
press sympathy Cor the Irish in the strug-
gle for home rule, commend the admins
Iratlon for throwing open TO settlement
100 O00, 600 acres OF land which through
artitice and fraud were wrongfully held
by corporations, and deal with various
State matters.
j. Ross Thompson of Erie was nominat-
ed for supreme judge after several eXcit
ing ballots and b j. McGraun of Lancaster
for State treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
EyictiOns Concluded

DUBLIN, Aug. 81 The evictions of the
tenants of the O'Grady estates at Her
bertstown to day were concluded without
further rioting, A bed-ridden woman
who refused to lie installed as caretaker
was removed with her bed outdoors.
O'Brien denounced O'Grady as a worth
less, stup d sot and highway robber and
said the government, instead of muzzling
the rufiian, lent him soldiers and police
to protect his cowardly carcass and to
throw an old woman, dying, on the dung
hills
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
The Oregon Trancontinental Company to
Have its Debts Paid,

NEW YORK, Aug 3l.-lIenry Willard is
again interested in the Oregon Transcon-
tinental company. Willard told Horace
White an agreement had been entered
into between the Oregon Transcontinental
company and foreign syndicate headed
by the Deutsche bank OF Berlin by which
almost the entire floating debt of the com
pany will be paid off Immediately and &c.
600 900 is already provided for
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
A Great sensation in Mexico.

MENIco, Aug. 3l.-A great sensation
was created to-day by a leading article in
the Monitor Republcano, giving an as
founding revelation OF the conduct Of En-
peror MaNimiliiau on the surrender of the
part of Il coward.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
The Interstate Commerce Commission
Meeting Today.

RUTLAND, Aug. 81. Interstate commits
sioners Morrison, Bragg, Schoonmaker
and Cooley arrived today and were joined
by Col, Walker. They begin tomorrow
the hearing in the case of the Boston *
Albany VS.. the Boston X Lowell, Central
Vermont and other northern railroads.
The principal officers of the railroads are
also in attendance. Senator Edmunds and
eX United Stares District Attorney Has
kns appear for the state grange,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
Cornwall.

Miss Grace Stebbins, youngest daughter
of Rev. NJ. G. Stebbins, returned To
Springfield, Mass, last week to resume
her studies at young ladies private
school .....Oue thousand two hundred
dollars the amount necessary 10 be raised
to carry on the repairs on the Cangrega
tioual church has been subscribed. smith
* Allen, architects OF Middlrbuly are to
do the work..... Mrs Elizabeth (JewetD
visited her sister, Mrs. c. IL. james,.
Mrs I.ucretia Redtield. n teacher IN one
of the schools tor the destitute in
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02

&HARTFoRD, Conn, Aug 33-There was
the greatest crowd ever seen at Charter
Oak Park to-day, 1900 being present.
The races were as follows; % class,
purse $1,000, White Socks l, Valkyr 2,
time 2;2l special stake race, purse SlO,-
600, Patron /, Prince Wilkes ., time 2;17
2:l4 pacing race, purse $1,000, llderim |,
Johnny Woods ,, time 2:25.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02

was among the company intends to domesti-
cate the captive from the 'hungry' river
that was exhibited.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02

The fall term of the village schoo at
Nllliston will commence September ).
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02

In the Roger and Peppin affair reported
by a correspondent "ill-feeling because of
woman" etc, was mentioned as the
cause of the trouble. In justice to Mr..
Rogers, who has an estimabe wife and
family and whose domestic life is above
reproach, it should be said that that state
ment was erroneous. There was no woman
in the case. Rogers did not leave his
wagon to fight, but to procure milk can
left for him at the place. He was assault
ed, Wilcox striking him first from behind.
Peppin then joined in the affair with the
results known. Young reppin has fled to
Canada .... Under the efficient manage
mept of the road machine our roads are
fast assuming Il first class condition.
Among the bequests left 10y the late
Josiah Tuttle was one providing for the